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Originally Posted by JohnnyB
Are people in this thread trying to make a distinction between religious and cultural practice, as though any religious practice is not just cultural practice?
Also, what's not a "barbaric aged religion"? Scientology?
How can judging the barbarity of any religion be done except on the basis of cultural mores which, if they're actually different things and religion holds a special place, can't be as important as religious practice?
So many things I don't understand.  This is a wacky conversation happening in here. |
It's folks just discussing a contentious subject that most don't have a cultural connection to. Most people in this forum, and most intelligent people in western cultures believe people should have the choice on how they dress, what they believe in, what their hobbies are, etc, etc etc. The difficult part is the niqab for all intensive purposes represents oppressing women, yet many women claim it's a choice for them.
So people here have a hard time forming their opinion on whether or not Canada should ban them in the interest of liberating women from oppressive practices from a far away culture, or allow the niqabs so women who choose to wear one can have their choice.
Me, I think what the niqab represents is incompatible with western culture of openness, freedom and choice.